Life in 2026 can be a bit of a puzzle! I’ve mostly embraced a digital lifestyle. I get my books from Apple Books, my magazines digitally, and all my movies and TV shows from AppleTV. For writing and taking notes, I use the Apple Pencil and iPad Air. But sometimes, […]
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Writers can often do their work anywhere, but that’s not entirely accurate. While I can write anywhere, I’m much more productive when I’m at a table with a cup of coffee rather than on a bus. It’s said that Maya Angelou would rent a simple hotel room without any decorations. […]
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There are lots of ways that I come to ideas for stories. One of the most frequent is dreams. I come up with a lot of story elements while I dream. I often come across a bit of writer’s block, and I start with meditation on the story and its […]
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Plotting out a novel is outlining and mapping out the events in a story before drafting the manuscript. It is the shortest step in my writing process behind drafting and editing the novel, but it’s crucial. Without a robust plotting process, the editing process would be a nightmare. In most […]
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Brainstorming or mind mapping is one of the keys for most writers. It is the beginning of the process. For years I used Scapple, a brainstorming app from the makers of Scrivener, Literature & Latte. While I love this app, its lack of an iOS app made me want more. […]
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What Is ADHD Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is defined by the CDC as “one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without […]
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Like most United States children, I learned my reading, writing, and arithmetic through public education. When I was in the first grade, my parents were told by my teacher that the school system was passing me along due to my ADHD. The resources counselor recommended that they invest in a […]
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